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Glenbrook North's Ana Sabic lines up her putt during a dual against Loyola on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Sportsman's Country Club in Northbrook.

Glenbrook North golfer Ana Sabic wants to be dentist or orthodontist

June 13, 2018 at 4:15 a.m.

Some high school girls golfers dream of one day playing Thursday though Sunday on the LPGA Tour and being featured in Golf Digest magazine. But Glenbrook North senior Ana Sabic...

Niles North's Aziz Abdul, right, dribbles away from Maine South's Jacob Rozynek during the Vikings' 1-0 loss on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Skokie.

Niles North’s Aziz Abdul has embraced move to defensive midfielder

June 13, 2018 at 3:53 a.m.

Niles North senior midfielder Aziz Abdul said his favorite professional soccer player is high-scoring Barcelona forward Luis Suarez. But since last winter, Abdul said he's been paying particular attention to...

Evanston's Michael Axelrood, who is pictured during the game against Barrington on Friday, Sept. 16, is playing free safety this season after being a lineback on the freshman team a year ago.

Like father, like son: Michael Axelrood makes big plays for Evanston

June 13, 2018 at 3:18 a.m.

Evanston sophomore free safety and wide receiver Michael Axelrood grew up hearing his father, who is also named Michael Axelrood, tell stories about playing football for the Wildkits in the...

Barrington linebacker Blake Holley will attend Navy next season with current teammate Jackson Perkins. Holley and Perkins lead a Broncos defensive unit eager to prove itself.

Barrington’s Blake Holley provides smart leadership on defense

June 14, 2018 at 2:25 a.m.

One sequence during Barrington's 35-7 victory at Evanston on Friday, Sept. 16, provided a perfect example of Broncos senior inside linebacker Blake Holley's athleticism, intelligence and leadership. Barrington led 21-0,...

Loyola's Hamid Bullie leaps into the arms of Jack Badovinac after scoring on a 38-yard touchdown run. Loyola defeated St. Francis 55-0 on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Wilmette.

Offensive line plays big role in top-ranked Loyola’s strong start

June 12, 2018 at 7:14 a.m.

Time of possession stats were somewhat misleading during the first half of the Loyola football team's 55-0 thrashing of St. Francis on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Wilmette. On four drives,...

Barrington football coach Joe Sanchez won his 107th career game on Friday, Sept. 16, becoming the winningest coach in program history. Sanchez is pictured on Sept. 19, 2015, during a game against Wheeling.

Joe Sanchez becomes Barrington’s all-time winningest football coach

June 14, 2018 at 5:35 a.m.

Barrington junior quarterback Ray Niro and senior running back Logan Moews once again starred, but it was coach Joe Sanchez who received the game ball after the Broncos' 35-7 win...

Tiffany Rice welcomes runners to the Step Up For Youth races on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Centennial Park in Evanston. Rice is Dajae Coleman's mother.

Evanston road race benefits Dajae Coleman Foundation

June 12, 2018 at 6:45 a.m.

Approximately 130 runners and walkers gathered along the lakefront in Evanston for the inaugural Step Up For Youth 5K and 10K Races and Family Fun Walk. Proceeds from the event...

Evanston's Drew Dawkins celebrates on the sidelines during the game against Foreman on Friday, Sept. 2, in Evanston.

All in the family: Dawkins brothers help Evanston football start 3-0

June 12, 2018 at 6:45 a.m.

When Evanston junior Trey Dawkins tells his twin brother Drew that he has his back, he means it. Trey Dawkins, who is 6-foot-1 and 250 pounds, is the Wildkits' starting...

Notre Dame quarterback Tom Drabik, left, hands the ball off to Ty Gavin during their game against Nazareth on Friday, Sept. 9.

Ty Gavin emerges as dynamic playmaker for Notre Dame

June 12, 2018 at 6:37 a.m.

With Notre Dame wearing green jerseys with green numbers, it often was difficult for fans to identify who was making plays for the Dons in their 22-17 East Suburban Catholic...

Maine South's Philip Mierzwa traps the ball with his chest during the game against Niles North on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Skokie. Mierzwa scored the lone goal in the Hawks' 1-0 win.

Maine South’s Philip Mierzwa gets bit of revenge against Niles North

June 14, 2018 at 6:11 a.m.

In last fall's Class 3A boys soccer regional final, a concussion forced Maine South striker Philip Mierzwa to watch all but 10 minutes of the game from the bench as...

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